A Belmar Policeman looks over a broken bicycle at the scene of an accident on Main St. and 13th Ave. where pedestrains were struck

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A Belmar mother and her four children suffered broken bones, lacerations and other injuries after they were struck by a car while crossing the street Friday afternoon.

Belmar Police believe Enedina Sandoval, 30, and her children, 9 years old and younger, were in the crosswalk when a car driven by Charles Lentz, 38, also of Belmar, struck them.

Belmar Police Sgt. Sean Pringle said Lentz had stopped on 13th Avenue and was turning onto Main Street. Police are still investigating to see whether the incident warrants a motor vehicle violation. No criminal charges will be filed. ...